Litigation Administrative Assistant (Insurance Defense)

The ideal candidate will have experience with court filings in State & Federal Courts, organize and assist in preparing documents for filings, update calendars, manage deadlines, format, proofread, edit, and maintain digital legal files. We seek a dedicated professional who is comfortable working as part of a team and seasoned enough to work independently. This position provides a wide range of administrative and clerical support to a legal team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A "team player” who takes a proactive approach to working closely with others, both attorneys and staff, to achieve excellent results for the clients we serve.
• Self-starter with a strong initiative and who takes pride in the work they perform on behalf of clients.
• Detail-oriented, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in e-Filings, maintain docketing (calendar all court deadlines, depositions &
• Assist with preparing court notices, proof of service and completing case related documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, Power Point, Outlook and time entry software.
• Manage and organize documents in document management systems (ProLaw), electronic research tools and/or basic database skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent years of service.
• An ABA-approved paralegal certificate is also preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of law firm experience in insurance defense litigation.